envy the vtec?

[dsp26]

power aside, the difference in camshaft profile alone will significantly change the "scream".

get cams.. as others have said before, no point trying to change your car into a dc2r coz it'll never be one... pick and research combinations of mods for the powerband you want.

[CRXer]

there really is no significant difference between the 2 motors up till 7000rpm.

the vtir enjoys a slightly better bottom end,the type r makes up the difference by the time 7000rpm is reached.Its after 7000rpm that things go wrong,the vtir slowly fades away,the typer keeps pulling all the way to the top.

if u want to make up some acceleration difference look into the gearbox first.
without gearbox differences, on the street,there is not much difference between the 2 cars,but when u get on the track,the typer motor is in another league.

if u want just vtec scream, get a straight thru style exhaust,how quickly u forget how loud mine is ron,lol.